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Bigblock Vs Small Block C-4
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Then again, nothing screams like a high winding small block.
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There is really no right or wrong answer..........
Big block or small block.
Build what you want.
If racing, smallblock can win yet too. And often do against a Big Block.
Big Block Chevys have Canted valve heads. Big power making factor.
Small Block Chevy engines have been known to run well into the 8's and lower times.
A friend has a 8-second car, SBC powered. The engine is pretty far from stock.
Big block or small block.
Build what you want.
If racing, smallblock can win yet too. And often do against a Big Block.
Big Block Chevys have Canted valve heads. Big power making factor.
Small Block Chevy engines have been known to run well into the 8's and lower times.
A friend has a 8-second car, SBC powered. The engine is pretty far from stock.
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The late John Lingelfelter was known for building 2,000 Hp turbocharged smallblock chevy motors.
I believe he used Methanol alcohol fuel.
That was nearly 20 years ago too.
He was one of the best. And a fantastic driver too.
I believe he used Methanol alcohol fuel.
That was nearly 20 years ago too.
He was one of the best. And a fantastic driver too.
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From: Auburndale Florida 1990 Vert, 6 speed
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From: Auburndale Florida 1990 Vert, 6 speed
It's the fastest car that I have ever driven, but then again my toy is a regular L98 vette.
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From: Auburndale Florida 1990 Vert, 6 speed
If I remember right it made something like 550 rwhp on the chassis dyno at Next Level Performance in Orlando last year. I forgot the torque numbers. Some of the documentation that came with the car from Lingenfelter showed 630 flywheel hp.
Last edited by esham; Feb 25, 2011 at 10:08 PM. Reason: added info
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